Four Ailments in Which Herbal Remedies are Commonly Used

Before there were pills, powders, syrups and injections, there were poultices, pastes, salves, oils and potions supplied to those who needed them. Herbal remedies make use of nature’s bounty to either prevent disease and ailments or to even help cure them. Their...

What is Kefir?

Have you heard of Kefir and its reported health benefits? I have to admit, until recently, I did not have a clear understanding of what Kefir was, other than I knew it contained beneficial bacteria. Kefir is made from fermented milk with Kefir grains or a...

Could parasites be what are bugging your gut?

There is this misconception in the medical community that unless you have traveled outside of the United States you likely don’t have parasites.  Could the cause of your abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, fatigue, anxiety, itching, rash, headaches, fever, muscle aches,...

What do you think about the Affordable Care Act?

Now more than ever it is important that you take responsibility for your health. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is upon us.Many concerns exist about what this means for you and me. It is believed that the ACA is going to drive up healthcare costs for the consumer who...

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Epidemic

Did you know that you or a family member may silently have fatty liver disease? It is a national epidemic not only in adults, but in children as well. Obesity and poor diet are known contributors to this condition. It is believed that as many as 20% of adults and...

Solving the health care crisis, have we got it all wrong?

Solving the health care crisis, have we got it all wrong? The health care industry, government, and insurance companies are looking inside the box instead of outside the box when considering ways to help decrease out of control health care costs. While looking for...